Numbness in fingers after long ride
#1
09-13-2011, 10:36 PM
Numbness in fingers after long ride
Have any of you ever experienced this say 3 or 4 days on and off after the ride ( numbness in thumb, pointer and middle finger)? I definitely need to change grips as they get numb fast like 10 to 15 miles, I hate pulling my hands of my bars as it doesn't feel (to shake and relax).
My trip was around 500 miles and I think in twister portions I was kung fu gripin the bars, so maybe this resulted in muscle fatigue and stressed pinched nerves I don't know. Anyhow, any pointers appreciated hope my writing isn't rambling and understandable.
My trip was around 500 miles and I think in twister portions I was kung fu gripin the bars, so maybe this resulted in muscle fatigue and stressed pinched nerves I don't know. Anyhow, any pointers appreciated hope my writing isn't rambling and understandable.
#2
09-13-2011, 10:54 PM
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I get that too even on short 30 mile commutes. I get it when Im focusing hard and not realizing how hard Im gripping the bars... But then I just let go for a second and relax my hand...
I bought some weighted bar ends off ebay... I think they weigh 9 oz. each. They help with vibration in the bars which is a little bit more comfortable on the hands..
I bought some weighted bar ends off ebay... I think they weigh 9 oz. each. They help with vibration in the bars which is a little bit more comfortable on the hands..
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09-13-2011, 11:13 PM
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09-13-2011, 11:50 PM
I too get it almost every time. Normally after about 60km. Don't have a converter at hand... It's usually caused by stiff shoulder muscles that push on the nerves of your hand. I consulted my doctor and some friends about this who all ride bikes, incl. The doc, and the first question from everybody was how heavy is ur helmet. I said it's an old openable-mask type helmet that weighs 1560grams and they went in an instant like "there u have it". Planning to get a carbon fibre one next summer...
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09-14-2011, 04:28 AM
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I have the same problem, gripping the bars too hard and leaning forward in that sports position with all your weight on the tendons in your hands. I have had both hands operated on for carple tunnel. You can get soft spongy grips which help or fit a cruise control or throttle lock for those long haul trips.
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09-14-2011, 05:05 AM
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I have the same problem, gripping the bars too hard and leaning forward in that sports position with all your weight on the tendons in your hands. I have had both hands operated on for carple tunnel. You can get soft spongy grips which help or fit a cruise control or throttle lock for those long haul trips.
This is really a problem with near all motorcycle riding ....
Get soft grips as already mentioned and try different riding positions are a great help ... hanging on for grim death to the bars will give you numb fing-ies every time ...!!
After 35 years on the road , no matter what I do , the numb fing-ies still get me ......eventually .!!!
You need to take the worst hand effected off the bars and rotate them as you need ! ....
It is why allot of cruisers have cruise control .... thats not for me though , I would rather pull over for 3 min than sit with cruise control on all the bloody time !
Changing the type of bike you ride may help a very little bit??? , but it is not enough to get me off sport bikes !!! .....because no matter what you ride!! , you will get them if to do not relax and find the best method for you ! ... to minimize it ...
If you intend to ride forever??? ..... get over it and deal with it in the ways mentioned above ......
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Last edited by CBRclassic; 09-14-2011 at 05:09 AM.
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